Cranberry Punch Base
Cranberry Punch Base is a concentrated, sweetened liquid mixture used to prepare a festive, non-alcoholic fruit punch. Its core ingredients typically include cranberry juice, water, sugar, and often lemon or orange juice for balance. It's a popular holiday beverage base, especially in North America, designed to be diluted with water, ginger ale, or other mixers before serving.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This base is high in carbohydrates, primarily from added sugars and natural fruit sugars, with negligible fat and protein. A key nutrient it provides is Vitamin C from the cranberry and citrus juices, and it offers a quick source of energy.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) of prepared punch (from concentrate) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple for large gatherings and holiday parties, embodying the tradition of communal, festive drinks. Nutritionally, it's interesting because while it's a sugary beverage base, cranberries themselves are a superfood rich in antioxidants and proanthocyanidins, though the punch's health benefits are diluted by the high sugar content.
